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How is the method of meristem culture beneficial in agriculture?

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a

It is used to genetically modify plants for higher yield.

b

It enables the recovery of healthy plants from virus-infected plants by culturing virus-free meristems.

c

It assists in the rapid production of seeds for planting.

d

It is primarily used for cloning plants for aesthetic purposes in landscaping.

answer is B.

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Another important application of the meristem is the recovery of healthy plants from diseased plants. Even if the plant is infected with a virus, the meristem (apical and axillary) is free of virus. Hence, one can remove the meristem and grow it in vitro to obtain virus-free plants.

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